Ozone Therapy

What is Ozone?

The ancient Hebrew meaning of "Ozone" is the "Breath of God". Webster defines it as:
1. Oxygen with a sharp, clean smell, produced by an electrical discharge in the atmosphere;
2. Pure air.

It is created naturally during thunder and lightning storms with concentration levels triple the allowable limit, as set by the EPA. It is created electronically or through ultraviolet light by converting molecules of oxygen into three molecules. Its also referred to as activated oxygen, allotropic oxygen or triatomic oxygen.

Being an unstable gas, its life is about 20 minutes, depending on the temperature. After completing its job, it reverts back to oxygen.

Ozone occurs naturally in the environment. In nature oxygen is released from plants and sea plankton during photosynthesis. Oxygen floats upward into the atmosphere and in turn is converted into activated oxygen by ultraviolet radiation. When you look up at the sky, the ozone layer is what makes it blue. It blocks out the harmful UV rays that cause skin cancer.

The production of allotropic oxygen is dependent on the amount of the suns energy. This explains the hole in the ozone layer over the poles in the winter months when there is a lack of sunshine.

Ozone has a distinctive smell that has been used to purify water since 1893. It can also be used in air conditioning for sanitation and to deodorize along with many medical applications. The first time ozone was used in food preservation was in the early 1900 in a Cologne meat packing house.

Activated oxygen is most essential in meeting the high demand for safe food, and with the extension of shelf-life will provide less waste of food products. Its use leaves no toxic by-products or residues and is non-carcinogenic. It is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, anti-tumor, antiviral and better for health.

Activated oxygen, being heavier than oxygen, is carried in down drafts into the lower atmosphere. As it falls it oxidizes any pollutant or contaminate with which it comes into contact, turning it into a safer compound.

Chlorine is the main compound that reduces the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere. When it comes into contact with water vapor during storms it forms hydrogen peroxide. This is why plants flourish better with rainwater than with irrigation water. This is natures way of cleaning the environment.

Natural concentrations can vary between .01 to .05 parts per million, depending on geographic location, altitude and season. The cycle of activated oxygen is just like the cycle of water in nature. It is created by waterfalls and oceans surf. This accounts for the calm and the relaxed feeling enjoyed while at the beach or in the mountains.

Triatomic oxygen is second only to fluoride as the most powerful oxidizer or oxidant in the world for sanitation. It's the most powerful, natural sanitizer readily available. It will break down most chemicals into that chemicals basic naturally-occurring component parts. After time they are eventually broken down into h2o, carbon dioxide, sulfur, nitrogen and oxygen.

The Real Truth About Pollution and Activated Oxygen

The news media today refers to air pollution or smog as being excessive O3 levels. This has to be the most ridiculous publicized statements ever made. The majority of most misunderstands the difference between it and smog. It could do much to decontaminate our environment and relieve health-related problems that afflict us all.

Use a little common sense, logic, and reasoning in everything you read or hear because their misinformation on what is ozone is for a reason.

Pollution is defined as noxious chemicals or refuse that impairs purity. The two main sources of pollution are from automobiles and industry. Photochemical reaction takes place when these emissions, sunlight, moisture, and temperature combine in the right circumstances.

When this occurs a single oxygen atom is stripped off and out of the complex hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxide molecules. The single oxygen atoms then combine with atmospheric oxygen to produce triatomic oxygen. After the stripping out of these singular oxygen atoms, come the bad radicals.

These compounds are the offensive ones with bad odors that cause respiratory problems and runny eyes. The most damaging radicals are nitrogen dioxide, nitric acid, nitrous oxide, sulfur dioxide, sulfuric acid, carbonic acid and carbon monoxide. Activated oxygen will break down these radicals into safer compounds.

The largest source of contamination that no one seems to mention is chlorine. Chlorinated compounds are among the largest polluter in what we breathe. Whatever the chlorinated compounds are used in they will evaporate into the atmosphere.

The ones who report the levels in the larger cities supposedly use o3 monitors to determine the concentration levels during smog days. This is how they have concluded that ozone is smog.

When chlorine gas is in the atmosphere and passing through the monitor there will be a false or higher reading of the concentration levels. They may not have considered this when coming to their conclusion.

Some can be deceived while others can not; surely, anyone should be able to tell the difference between polluted and pure air.

Most pollution is caused by humans and natural sources like forest fires or volcano eruptions. The main pollutants in our environment are from synthetic chemicals, not allotropic oxygen. It by no means is it a pollutant.

Therapeutic Uses of Ozone/Oxygen Therapies

When using medical ozone therapy, it is extremely important that you receive all the positive effects and not become dissatisfied from its use. It will work for you, if you apply it properly. The success of this depends on retaining the mixture of gas and allowing it to absorb through the colon.

If the large intestine needs cleaning, you will be unable to retain the gas and have to release it after a short period of time. As treatments progress you should be able to retain it for longer periods.

When medical ozone therapy is introduced into the rectal cavity it is called rectal insufflation. It is important to receive all the optimum benefits that it can deliver. If the large intestine is lined with debris it will not absorb.

The gas has to absorb through the intestinal walls during rectal insufflation for it to absorb into the bloodstream; therefore, the o3 is then carried through the circulatory system when the large intestine is clean.

Some people are using this therapy in the rectum (rectal insufflation) or vagina for 30 seconds, one to three times per day for the first week. It is best to do this immediately following an enema, a colonic treatment, or soon after a bowel movement.

A tiny tube is introduced a little way into the desired cavity which introduces up to half a liter of pure ozone in a humidified gas form. The gas then enters the bloodstream through the intestinal walls.

This process is painless and generally creates a sense of increased vitality and well being because the blood is being oxygenated and nourished.

The humidifier bottle is important when using medical ozone therapy in the vagina or rectum at concentrations of 27 to 32 mcg/ml. Oxidizing the skin tissue may result without the added moisture. When the gas is humidified, it is more effectively absorbed into the tissue. Generators with lower production levels are safe without the humidifier. Concentrations over 72 will inhibit healthy blood cells.

With the generator turned on and the gas flowing, a catheter is inserted anywhere from 2 to 3 inches. Apply vitamin E or K-Y Jelly to the catheter for lubrication when needed. The flow rate is set at 1/2 liter/minute, or 5 cc/min. Some prefer to reduce the flow rate to 1/32 liter/minute. This allows for higher levels and longer exposure times.

One can usually do a rectal insufflation applications for 30 minutes and a vaginal for 60 minutes at these low flow rates. The low flow method allows for a higher contact time, which increases the absorption of it throughout. It also saves on oxygen and helps prevent cramping.

In cases of high infection or candida, most start treatments with daily uses of 2 to 3 times for 30 days. Start with a 60 second approach, if you cannot hold it in, try the 30 seconds and work up to 60 seconds.

After 30 days most will revert to one a day if the large intestine is clean. For most, the fastest and most efficient way to loosen the encrusted debris is by irrigating the colon first.

The methods used for cleaning are called colonic, enemas, or high colonic irrigation. Colonics will help loosen the debris in the colon faster if ozone and hydrogen peroxide is used in the irrigation water.

As the activated oxygen is oxidizing the bad bacteria, candida, yeast and so forth in the large intestine, excessive gases may form. Try not to pass the gas soon after because it is usually the gas that is leaving. In cases where you cannot retain the gas, make sure you are near or on the throne.

When there is a heating sensation, the activated oxygen is oxidizing the germs. Heat may be more noticeable in the vagina and the ears. The heating sensation is only temporary.

Some may experience a minor rash or itch on the skin as the system is dumping out the toxins and going through the cleansing effect. Some will increase with their oxidative therapies for faster elimination of the accumulated debris.

When you increase your detoxification, you also need to increase your vitamin-mineral (especially electrolytes) supplements and vitamin E. Eating fresh vegetables and drinking lots of water will help flush out the waste from the intestines at a faster rate.

The method for absorbing ozone through the skin is by injecting it into a suit with only the head, hands and feet exposed. Plastic bag can be used for the arm, leg or foot and sealing it off tight with the tube inside.

Most will stay inside the suit for 30 minutes. Before getting in the bag or suit, it is best to take a warm shower and remain damp. This opens the pores and allows the gas to absorb at a much faster rate.

Some people use it in the ears for one minute each, three times a day, or three minutes in each ear, alternating every minute. This method is called auricular insufflation.

Some people with arthritis problems will fill a large container with warm water, large enough for the foot or hand and let the activated oxygen bubble under the limb for about five minutes. The warm water opens the pores allowing it to penetrate. After the first or second application, itching may occur in the area. You should experience movement without stiffness or pain soon after with minor arthritis problems.

Using ozonated steam in cabinets is currently being used around the world for alternative health by aesthetician, chiropractors, massage therapists, and other practitioners because they recognize this as a natural way to detoxify and cleanse. Ozonated steam stimulates circulation and increases the oxygen supply.

Ozonated olive oil has many therapeutic uses and benefits. It's used as a topical application for dry skin and used as a beauty aid for wrinkles, and for treatment of sunburn. It can be inhaled directly when bubbled through the olive oil. Ozonated olive oil works when applied for cuts, bruises and other conditions.

Another method of inhalation in low concentrations is through room a air purifier. This method is the simplest for absorbing it into the lungs and circulatory system.

Lemon, orange and aloe vera juice can be ozonated for drinking or applications to the skin. By ozonating two cups of fresh lemon juice for six hours (use a large container because of the bubbles) has been used on all skin conditions like skin cancer, dry skin, psoriasis and ulcers.

Other topical applications have been used on bruises, burns, fistula, decubitus, gangrene, infections, muscle pains, radiation damage, and used to promote the healing of wounds.

Some physicians are injecting ozone directly into cancer tumors or into the muscle (Intra-muscular) for treating infections. Injecting it into the blood through the portal vein (Intra-arterial) may cause some adverse effects in some people. Another method, which purifies the blood of bacteria and infectious disease causing mycoplasmas, is called autohemotherapy. About 50 to 100 ml. is withdrawn and mixed with medical ozone and then reintroduced by intravenous drip back into the patient.

Ozone is a natural alternative to purify water. Research shows drinking ozonated water helps allergies, carcinoma, cold sores, candidiasis, headaches, gastritis, gum disease, mouth ulcers, thrush, ulcers; increases circulation, reduces infections after dental work, helps remove free radicals, helps colds, flu and virus, cleans wounds and minor bruises.

Drinking ozonated water also increases the oxygen level throughout and accelerates the healing process. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a natural by-product of most ozone oxidizing processes. Hydrogen peroxide is another great natural alternative for your health.

There are three methods used for administering hydrogen peroxide for detoxification; orally, intravenous and through colonic. These applications are called Oxidative Therapies. Diseases that have benefited from this oxidative therapy are heart and cardiovascular, pulmonary, infectious and immune diseases; in addition, Cancer, Parkinson and Alzheimer.

Some prefer a 25-day program of oral treatments using 35 percent food grade hydrogen peroxide for cleansing the body. They usually start with 3 drops mixed in an 8-ounce glass of un-chlorinated pure water, juice or milk and taken 3 times a day. Dosage is increased by 1 drop per day as they work up to 25 drops 3 times a day.

It is essential to provide your bodies with the necessary supplements during any oxygen therapy. Liquid nutrients will accelerate the efficiency of medical ozone therapy and stimulate the internal cleansing and healing process.

This is an old technology with a new beginning; especially, in the field of alternative health medicine. Its a natural alternative that could bring new life to everyone.

Is Medical Ozone Therapy Legal?

Medical ozone therapy is recognized in Bulgaria, Cuba, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Romania and Russia. It is currently used legally in 16 Nations. Eleven states in the US like Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina and Washington have already passed access-type bills to ensure that alternative therapies are available to consumers. Physicians in these states can legally use it and other safe effective non-conventional treatments as an alternative treatment in their practice without being persecuted.

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